Academic Advisor

B.A., Ritsumeikan University

Ryosuke Kawai joined GLA in November 2020. Before coming to GLA, he worked at other colleges at Ritsumeikan University until 2017. Since 2018, Kawai had also worked for Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the only funding agency for researchers in Japan, as an International Program Associate for two years (one year in Tokyo and the other in Washington D.C.). At JSPS, he was actively committed to coordinating forums and symposiums inviting some notable researchers, such as Novel Prize Laureates, to enhance international joint research. After coming back to Japan, he was involved in supporting Ritsumeikan University Alumni Association.

At GLA, Kawai is responsible for coordinating the class schedule, supporting faculty members with class implementation, and academic advising.